Hanoi Old Quarter & Street Food, Vietnam
What to see at Hanoi Old Quarter & Street Food and how to fit it into a Vietnam trip.
Quick answer
Hanoi's 36 ancient streets are also its greatest food destination — Pho Gia Truyen for the definitive beef pho at 6am, Bun Cha Huong Lien where Obama ate with Anthony Bourdain, and the narrow alley bia hoi corners where fresh beer costs 25 cents and strangers share tables until midnight.
Best season for Vietnam: February – April or August – October. Recommended trip length: 10–14 Days.
About Hanoi Old Quarter & Street Food
Hanoi's 36 ancient streets are also its greatest food destination — Pho Gia Truyen for the definitive beef pho at 6am, Bun Cha Huong Lien where Obama ate with Anthony Bourdain, and the narrow alley bia hoi corners where fresh beer costs 25 cents and strangers share tables until midnight.
Hanoi Old Quarter & Street Food is one of 14 places we cover in Vietnam, and falls on day 3 of our 5-day Vietnam plan. A 5-day Vietnam trip from Mumbai costs about ₹38,000 per person at budget stays with return flights.
More places to visit in Vietnam
- Ha Long Bay Junk Boat Cruise
- Hoi An Ancient Town at Dusk
- Sapa Trekking & Hill Tribe Villages
- Ha Long Bay
- Hoi An Ancient Town
- Sapa Rice Terraces
- Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels
- Phong Nha Caves
Questions about Hanoi Old Quarter & Street Food
What is Hanoi Old Quarter & Street Food?
Hanoi's 36 ancient streets are also its greatest food destination — Pho Gia Truyen for the definitive beef pho at 6am, Bun Cha Huong Lien where Obama ate with Anthony Bourdain, and the narrow alley bia hoi corners where fresh beer costs 25 cents and strangers share tables until midnight.
When is the best time to visit Hanoi Old Quarter & Street Food?
Vietnam's best season is February – April or August – October, which is the best window for Hanoi Old Quarter & Street Food too.
How many days do I need in Vietnam to include Hanoi Old Quarter & Street Food?
Trripah recommends 10–14 Days for Vietnam. Hanoi Old Quarter & Street Food fits into a normal itinerary without extra days.
Can Trripah include Hanoi Old Quarter & Street Food in a Vietnam package?
Yes. Tell us your dates and group and we add Hanoi Old Quarter & Street Food to a Vietnam plan with flights, hotels and transfers, usually within 24 hours.